District 6 Blog

Chris Houden of Willow Partners proposes to redevelop the properties at 702-734 E. Washington Avenue. (702 E Washington is the USPS Carrier Annex and 734 E Washington is a storage/heated parking facility).All existing buildings would be removed, and…

Updates from last week RE the Essen Haus's proposal for outdoor live music and The Atwood's application for change of licensed premises. Tuesday May 30 is the neighborhood meeting RE 702-704 E Washington. And 1601-1607 Sherman @ Urban Design on…

·       **City administrative offices, including the Common Council Office, will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. All emergency services will be open; please call 911. Use Report-a-Problem for non-emergencies that can wait…

The Essen Haus complex (506-518 E Wilson and 134-148 S Blair St) is at the Plan Commission Monday requesting an alteration to a Planned Development. In addition to clarifying rules and site plans for six annual special events and sand volleyball,…

Meetings ·       Sustainable Madison Committee: The Sustainable Madison Committee meeting will take place on Monday, May 22, 2023 in virtual format at 4:30 PM. Agenda items include a presentation by RENEW Wisconsin on the proposed utility rate…

Willow Partners proposes to redevelop the properties at 702-734 E. Washington Avenue. All existing buildings would be removed, and a new, 14-story, mixed-use building would be constructed. The ground floor would be retail/potential community space;…

New league kicks off in 2024; local team could start as soon as 2025 The City of Madison and the ownership of Forward Madison FC announced today that the Club has secured the rights to a USL Super League franchise, contingent on facility…

There are several items of interest at upcoming city meetings but I also want to alert neighbors to several alcohol related applications. At ALRC on Wednesday is a request for a change of licensed premises to allow a backyard patio at The Atwood.  …

Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in hybrid format at 6:30 PM. Agenda items include recognizing and honoring Leslie Watkins for her exceptional contributions to the community; and amending the City…

Hello everyone! It has been a busy few weeks and I expect the whirlwind to continue. Please contact me with questions and concerns (or poke me again if I haven't responded). Here is my first weekly review of city meetings through the D6 lens. …